Day 9: Corporate Pursuit – Keeping the Church Holy
Scripture: But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Repent, and do the works you did at first (Revelation 2:4-5).
Reflection:
Church, listen up! This isn’t a mild rebuke … it’s a wake-up call from Jesus Himself. He sees the Ephesian church with all their good deeds and sound teaching, but He calls them out for losing that initial fire, the love that once drove everything. And His solution? Repent and return.
Look at Philadelphia; they held fast to His word and endured, so God set before them an open door no one could shut (Revelation 3:7-13). Acts 2:42-47 shows what it looks like: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer… And awe came upon every soul…” John 13:35 makes it clear: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Comfortable Christianity is a trap in this generation, leading to judgment if we don’t turn back. Apathy creeps in … routine worship without spirit, lack of love for each other, complacency that dims God’s glory. But unified pursuit? That’s what glorifies Him, through prayer, service, and holiness.
I’ve been part of churches where the fire died, and I’ve seen revival spark when people repented and served with passion. It’s urgent: diligent corporate pursuit keeps the church holy and reflecting His light. It takes effort and vigilant watch to keep growing, defeat complacency and seek lost souls.
Ask yourself: How’s your church’s love? Is it burning bright or fading?
Because a holy church is one that pursues together, and that’s where God shows up in power.
Today’s Challenge:
- Make a list of ways your church has lost its first love.
- Cross out complacency.
- Pray this out loud: “Lord, revive our church. Use me to foster unity and holiness.”
Prayer:
Lord, revive Your church from apathy. I repent of my part in the complacency. Use me for unity and fervent pursuit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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